XL Systems 0001660 Quick Start Manual

XL SYSTEMS INC
14 Dora Ln Holmdel, NJ 07733
N Diesel DCC drop in for Life-Like C liner Item # 0001660
• Four diesel prime movers with randomly associated locomotive sounds
• User selectable 34 different horns and 8 bells
• 28 accessory functions allowing more sound control than ever
• Programmable individual sound volumes
• 1.0 amp capacity
• Programmable for either 2-digit (1-127) or 4-digit (1-9999) addresses
• Programmable start voltage
• Programmable acceleration rate
• Programmable deceleration rate
• Programmable top voltage
• Programmable 14, 28, 128 speed steps
• Selectable factory default speed curve
• Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
• Supports programming on the main (OPS mode)
• Compatible with NMRA DCC standards
• Complies with Part 15 of FCC
• Speaker included
INSTALLATION
This decoder will virtually "drop-in" to a Life-Like C Liner N scale diesel locomotive.
Please follow instructions carefully. Remove the locomotive body following the
instructions. Remove the original circuit board, and head light assembly. Then, using
electrical or equiv plastic tape, carefully tape the chassis in the areas as indicated
(See Fig 1) to isolate the decoder from the chassis. This must be done to prevent
damage to the decoder. Gently bend the 2 sets of motorbrush contact pins on the
decoder outward and slide the decoder into the chassis as in Fig 2. Then use a
hobby knife or equivalent to spread the pins around the motor brush the motor
contact plates, Fig 3).
DCC OPERATION
The decoder has start up and shut down features. If the loco was previously shut
down you have to start up the engine. Press any function key to start up the engine
before operating the loco. To shut down the engine you must bring the loco to idle
and then press F8 three times. Double click F0 will turn on/off sound (CV49). You
can't turn off horn which is always on. The decoder has four types of diesel prime
movers, plus off. You can use F12 to select this feature or use CV 123. You can use
F19 to select 34 different horn sounds and use F18 to select 8 different bell sounds.
The decoder default is set to automatic notch. You can program CV122 to 3
formanual notch for realistic operation. And then use F9 to notch up and use F8 to
notch down. There are many more program features available with this decoder.
Please refer to the CV Chart to explore other features of the decoder.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Whenever the decoder doesn't work, please use the program track to program CV#
125 with value 1 to restore the decoder to factory settings. This should bring the decoder
to life with address #3. This decoder should perform well with all DCC systems.
RETURN PROCEDURE: This decoder carries a 6 month warranty against factory
defects. This warranty does not include abuse, misuse, neglect, improper
installation, or any modifications made to this decoder, including but not limited to
the removal of the NMRA plug if applicable. If it should become necessary to return
the decoder for warranty repair/replacement, please include a letter with your
name, address, daytime phone number, and a detailed description of the problem
you are experiencing. Please also include a check or a money order for $10.00 to
cover return shipping and handling. If the decoder is no longer considered under
warranty, then please contact XL Systems for a price quote to cover the cost of
repair or replacement of the decoder, and return shipping and handling. Customers
outside the continental United States, including; Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and
Mexico, have to contact us for exact return shipping rates for both warranty and
non-warranty repairs.
Contact to us at linzping@gmail.com.
Send the decoder to: XL SYSTEMS INC. 14 DORA LANE HOLMDEL, NJ 07733
FUNCTION CHARTER
Function
F0 Headlight on off Double click F0 will turn on off sound
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5 Brake release / brake squeal
F6
F7 Air hose firing/uncoupling lever
F8 Click 3 times will shut down when in idle/Manual notch down
F9 Engine cooling fan / Manual notch up
F10 Rail wheel clack (only moving)
F11
F12 Change prime diesel rumble type (CV123, 4 types plus diesel off)
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18 Change bell type (8 types plus off)
F19 Horn type select (total 34 different horns plus off)
F20
F21 Change bell volume and turn on the bell
F22
F23 Change diesel rumble volume
F24
F25
F26
F27
F28
Idle/Moving
Bell on/off
Horn
Air release
Coupling lever
Dynamic brake on/off
Traction air compressor
Short air release
Coupler crash
Air compressor
associated loco sound
Flange squeal
associated loco sound
Change horn volume
Air release
Flange noise
associated loco sound
Sand drop
Air release